SEASON 24 of The Voice introduced fans to a new coaching panel.
The Voice coaches consist of former fan favorites as well as some new faces.
Who are The Voice judges?
Season 24 of The Voice premiered on Monday, September 25, 2023. Newcomer Reba McEntire judged her first season after Blake Shelton left the show.
The coaching panel for season 24 includes:
- Reba McEntire
- John Legend
- Niall Horan
- Gwen Stefani
The coaching panel for season 25, which premieres in spring 2024, includes:
- Reba McEntire
- John Legend
- Chance the Rapper
- Dan & Shay
McEntire made her debut in season 24 after serving as season 23’s mega mentor.
“It’s so much fun to be back on The Voice again,” McEntire said during an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, via NBC.
“It’s always a lot of fun to give advice because I study people when they perform, and I want to be touched when they’re singing to me.”
As for Stefani and Legend, they have already coached previous seasons of The Voice.
On June 22, 2023, it was revealed that country duo Dan & Shay would join the judge’s panel in season 25.
It’s the first time a pair will sit on the panel – in a heavily teased double chair.
Dan & Shay served as Battle Advisors on Blake’s team in 2020.
Chance the Rapper will also return to the show in 2024. He served as a coach during the 23rd season of the show.
Why did Blake Shelton leave The Voice?
Shelton was one of the original coaches on the show, but after 23 seasons, he decided to walk away.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after next season,” Shelton said in an October 2022 Instagram announcement.
“It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew, and catering people, you are the best.
“I have to give a huge shout to the singers—the ‘Voices,’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent, and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach.
“Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches, and everyone at The Voice who are chasing our dreams. It would not happen without you!”
In December 2022, Shelton sat down with People and elaborated on the decision, revealing that he wanted to spend more time with his wife, Stefani, and his stepsons.
“Gwen and I have done so much traveling and touring and work the first half of our lives that now we’re like, ‘Hey, I’m good to put my sweatpants on at 6 p.m. and watch Ozark eight times,'” he told the outlet. “That’s our life now, and we love it.”
He added: “If I walked away from my career at this time, the only thing that I run the risk of is having regrets that I’m missing out on some more important things in life. For now, that’s our kids. This isn’t about me anymore and never will be again.”
Stefani and Shelton met on the set of The Voice in 2014 and later tied the knot in 2021.
How can I watch The Voice?
The season 24 finale of The Voice will air on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9pm EST.
Fans can watch the new winner be crowned live on NBC.
The episodes will also be available for streaming the next day on Peacock.
